Re: Standard gauge to Geraldton

["Goldie" <goldicom@powerup.com.au>]

Would expect the old Midland Railway coastal line would be the go - no
branches.  Dual gauge Walkaway into Geraldton.

Goldie


"David Bromage" <dbromage@fang.omni.com.au> wrote in message
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> Heard on ABC Newsradio that local industry in Geraldton is calling for the
> line to be converted to standard gauge. They say they are missing out on
> commercial opportunities by not being part of the standard gauge network.
>
> No moee details were available, and there's nothing on the ABC web site.
>
> First quesion is, which line to Geraldton should be done? How much freight
> is there? Has there been any call to regauge other Westrail narrow gauge
> lines?
>
> Cheers
> David